In northeastern Brazil, scientists are looking at marmosets to understand how viruses spread. These small primates live close to humans, making them a good indicator of virus activity. In 2018, researchers studied 47 marmosets from urban and suburban areas in the semiarid region. They checked for si
Ukraine has caught two North Korean soldiers fighting with Russian forces in the Kursk region. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared this news on Telegram. These soldiers were injured but survived and are now talking to Ukrainian security services. This is a significant development as it's the first
You might be wondering, what's special about North Carolina's new governor, Josh Stein? Well, he's having a unique start to his term. Instead of the usual outdoor inauguration ceremony in Raleigh, he's giving a televised speech indoors. Why the change? Blame it on the winter weather! Snow, sleet, an
Think of a big school software supplier, or maybe even one you use. Now imagine it got hacked, and some personal details were taken. That's just what happened. PowerSchool, a cloud-based platform for schools, got breached on December 28. Someone swiped two tables from their student info system, whic
Imagine you're walking to school in Kobo town, Ethiopia. You're a high school girl, and the air is filled with tension. There's an armed conflict happening, and it's affecting your daily life. This is the reality for many girls in Kobo, and a recent study took a closer look at the gender-based viole
Instead of an offensive showdown, the first half of the game between the Lions and Vikings turned into a defensive battle. The Lions are in the lead, 10-6, even though both teams are struggling to rack up yards. The Vikings have managed just 113 yards despite having three chances to score in the red
On Monday, North Korea launched a ballistic missile as U. S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting South Korea. Blinken warned that North Korea was getting closer to Russia in terms of advanced space technology. He also mentioned that while a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas would likely
Ukraine is making a bold move, pushing its forces into Russia's Kursk region. This comes as a surprise, given that Ukraine's troops are facing tough times elsewhere along the frontline. The Russian defense ministry has confirmed this, saying they've repelled two Ukrainian attacks. Pro-war bloggers a
In the heart of Northwest Arkansas, a unique study has embarked on a mission to understand the well-being of LGBTQ+ youth. This research aims to shine a light on the factors that shape their lives and point the way towards better support systems. By using a mix of research methods, the study is divi
In a surprising move, North Carolina's outgoing governor, Roy Cooper, made a significant change in 15 death row inmates' sentences. Instead of facing execution, these inmates will now spend the rest of their lives in prison without parole. This decision came after Cooper reviewed each case with care
